Brazil heads for worst recession since 1901
Brazil’s economy will contract more than previously forecast and is heading for the deepest recession since at least 1901 as…
Study finds sub-Saharan Africans at high risk for bat-originated viruses
Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia are most at risk from bat viruses jumping to humans and causing new diseases that…
More sex abuse claims against UN peacekeepers
The United Nations (UN) peacekeepers are facing fresh allegations that they sexually abused four young girls in the Central African…
Ouattara hopes to mould new Côte d’Ivoire
The Ivorian government resigned on Wednesday in a move President Alassane Ouattara said would bring more “efficiency” to the West…
Asian stocks slide after China guides yuan lower
Asian stocks fell to a three-month low on Thursday after China opted to keep guiding the yuan sharply lower, deepening…
Brand South Africa welcomes new Chief Marketing Officer
Brand South Africa’s CEO Mr Kingsley Makhubela has announced the appointment of Mrs Linda Sangaret as Chief Marketing Officer of…
NSCDC impounds tankers in Kaduna
Four tankers conveying petroleum products were impounded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corpsin Kaduna State last weekend. The…
Heritage Bank MD seeks more patronage for Made-in-Nigeria goods
Ifie Sekibo, managing director/chief executive officer, Heritage Bank Limited, has advised Nigerians to patronise locally made goods and services. He…
NIRSAL Gets New Chiefs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the appointment of Mr. Aliyu Abbati Abdulhameed as substantive Managing Director and…
NSCDC arrests 234 suspects for vandalism, other offences in 2015
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, on Tuesday January 5, said it arrested 234 suspects…